I am from 3rd country with 3+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst and finished my master's degree recently in Europe. Now, I have been applying jobs on LinkedIn for almost 2 months and have submitted 300+ applications and barely got any responses.

Are there any job portals in Singapore that I should consider applying to? Currently, I am only using LinkedIn.

Is it too hard to get a job with visa sponsorship? I am seeking a Business Analyst role in the IT field. Can anyone suggest the average salary range? I researched and found that 5,000 SGD might be the norm. Is this too high given my experience and background?

Seems like their ID department has been around for quite sometime.

Has anyone engaged their services before? How was your experience?

TIA!

Hello, have anyone used writing.sg service in Carousel? Would like to ask if they are legitimate.

Hi there, I am looking to probably have a custom build PC. What I am looking for is

• Daily work and school basis (Managing calenders, surf the web, emails etc)

• Looking for a system that can handle autocad

• Looking for a system that can handle cities skylines

I know that the higher the requirements, the more I will need to spend.

I'm hoping if anybody can give me insights on:

1. Roughly what is the range it might cost? Best specs and moderate

2. How much of a hassle it takes to buy parts and fix it up on my own?

3. If the price from shops and building is not much different, any shop recommendations?

4. If I build on my own, what are the possible things that I can use/buy first and potentially upgrade in the future

Kindly appreciate if you were to reply. Thank you very much

PS: I reviewed a aftershock but some are giving comments on aftersale service and such. Not so good reviews

Specs are Cities Skylines "MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ I7 930 | AMD® FX 6350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTS 450 (1 GB) | AMD® R7 250 (2 GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space RECOMMENDED: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit Processor: Intel® Core™ I7 2700K | AMD® Ryzen 7 2700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 580 (1.5 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 560 (4 GB) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space" (Steam Workshop: Cities Sklylines)

Autocad: "The AutoCAD web app is supported by 64-bit Google Chrome (version 85 or later), 64-bit Mozilla Firefox (version 78 or later), and 64-bit new Microsoft Edge (Chromium based, version 85 or later) on Windows or Mac. For the best performance, it is recommended to use the latest version.

Since this product runs entirely on the web, the system requirements are minimal. It is recommended that you have at least 2GB of RAM." (Autocad Website)

Hi, I run a Singapore registered tech company, we just did our first year. Now since, Singapore government incentivizes hiring local talent.

I might be willing to hire a dev from there.

Before making a posting would like to know what would be the sweet spot to attract good talent but also being cost effective?

Any range/suggestions appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Hi there, are there any queer MOE teachers around here? I am just wondering what life is like in this profession esp since I'm unfortunately going to be one (currently undergoing my pgde programme). Were there any horror or moving stories involving parents / colleagues / students? Or is there any advice one can provide for young teachers like me as navigate this career path?

Is Singapore dairy products and poultry sourced from Australia safe from the Boaver trial?

Which institution did u go to? How was ur experience and if u are still learning now? Was it hard to study alone even attending class with no one to practise with?

Bus lanes have certain timings where only buses can use the lane, but if you're on a motorbike and use the lane but keep close to the middle/right lane, will you be considered as lane splitting?

Looking at hr/talent acquisition roles and curious about the salary in this role?

Thinking of picking up cross stitch and/or embroidery as a hobby. I have some experience with cross stitch but none with embroidery.

Any shops to recommend for supplies, small workshops or people who are happy to share their knowledge?

Already have a bunch of thread an Aida sitting in a drawer 🤭

Thank you in advance for any recommendations

is it possible to extend the lifetime of the sim cards tourists can get from 7/11? the most I see is 28 days but I'm going to be in Singapore for a year

I only been to here once for a week, got a 14 day singtel card (it's dead now), that was last year.

I like thrifting in Singapore and I need the number for Carousell and Facebook marketplace since all seller prefer text messages over whatsapp/line

so any way to extends these cards? or changing numbers every month is the best i can do?

Hi everyone,

I’m an incoming postgraduate student at SMU and currently exploring housing options in Singapore. I’m in talks to secure a room at Centrepoint Condo on Orchard Road and was wondering if anyone here has lived there or has any insights about the experience of living on Orchard Road more generally.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Anyone know if there's a theatre running a sing-along show for Wicked? Haven't been able to find one.

Hi all, I’ll be on a business trip to Singapore from 2nd Dec to 27th Dec. I have 3 Sundays (8th, 15th, and 22nd Dec) and one day on Christmas Eve (25th Dec) to explore the city. I’ll be staying in Aljunied, and my office is at Paya Lebar.

Please suggest the must-visit places I should explore on these 4 days (3 weekends + Christmas Eve). Your recommendations would be really helpful!

Specifically affordable pants for plus sized guys, im not picky about the material, but i really need pants because my current ones keep chaffing

I love smaller band gigs/performances and alternative/rock bands, does this scene exist in singapore? and how do i learn more about it

Hi all, 23F currently working full time and pregnant. I have bought insurance from my cousin and I feel i’m paying too much. Would like to seek for advice on my coverage and if cancelling is need. TIA 🫶

Gross Income: $3,300 Estimated Due Date (Baby): 05 Feb 2025 Annual Total Premium: $8,106.14

AIA Glow of Life Annual Premium: $184.50 Coverage: Major CI (SA: $25k), Female CI ($25k), Reconstruction Surgery ($25k) Paid: 2 times Premium Due Date: 26 June 2025

AIA Pro Achiever 3.0 Semi-Annual Premium: $2,400 Paid: $7,200 Fund Value: $8,442.40 Anniversary Date: 26 Dec 2024

AIA Pro Lifetime Protector (II) - MAX Annual Premium: $3,121.64 Coverage: Death, TPD, ECI, Lifetime Critical, Relapse Benefit ($200k), ECPWP (II) (To age 65) ($2,948) Paid: $5,931.12 Fund Value: $1,347.73 Anniversary Date: 26 June 2025

I really want to run at like those running tracks but im also rly shy lol (pls it was just a statement)…. are there any running tracks I could go to like early in the morning and run !!

edit : guys i meant to ask where to run😭😭

Thank you

Quite a few SBS buses recently smell like fish. Why?

Is there a way to soundproof my room? Am living in an old HDB room with those ventilation slats above the door. Can't stand the noise, can hear everything from the living room lol

Don't wanna go with the drastic option of hacking it away and replacing my entire door...

I applied for an internship through the campus job portal. A few days later, the company called me to verify my identity and invited me for an offline interview. They later sent me the interview details via WhatsApp.

The interview location is at an office building, but it’s different from the address listed for the company on Google Maps.

Is it normal for companies to send interview invites via call or WhatsApp? What’s the worst that could happen if I decide to go?

1. It’s seems that the sole propose of our existence is to generate reserve for the government.

2. Supply of hdb and condo are controlled by the government. Recently, some land sales are not awarded because the prices are deemed too low. Hence, indirectly the prices of condo are controlled by the government. For hdb, we moved from a cost based approach of pricing hdb to market based approach. As a result, prices went up. At the same time, the supply is controllled by the govt. We work our entire lives to pay off the house and never really owning it as it is usually leasehold.

3. MOM publish reports like labor participation rate. Some ppl may think that a high rate is good but it may also means that ppl need to work to survive. These people are trapped in the cycle and can’t get out to do what they want.

4. We are also taxed via GST and property tax. In the past, we didn’t have these taxes and yet we have enough reserve to grow singapore.

5. At the end of the day, the price we paid for the house and daily spending indirectly goes back to the reserve.

Shopping for shower set and bathroom and was recommended G. Ferretti by 2 different stores. Their design looks good, price point is definitely cheaper than Grohe and Hansgrohe, but I can’t seem to find their website or background info about this brand. If you’re using G. Ferretti shower set, how is it holding up for you?

I visited Coney Island over the weekend with my kid and noticed many monkeys at the entrance. As we approached the toilet, monkeys approached us. They were so close that I believed they wanted to snatch our sling bag. So we walk away and decided not to go to the toilet, however, and they followed us. One of them charge towards us, thankfully, I have an umbrella, which I used to maintain a distance by opening it. The monkeys attempted to charge again and I had to swing my umbrella to keep a distance, after that, we quickly left Coney Island.

Interestingly, this was not my first encounter with monkeys. Previously, I had experiences with monkeys snatching plastic bags from me ar Bukit Timah hill. To avoid any potential conflicts, we deliberately did not bring any food or plastic bags with us this time. However, despite our precautions, the monkeys still approached us aggressively. In hindsight, I believe we may have inadvertently encouraged them by engaging with them, even if it was just to defend ourselves. At the moment, with the monkeys so close, I am not sure what else we could have done differently to avoid the situation.

I havent been going to AF for awhile now, my contract ended in Feb 2024 and now when I want to suspend my membership because im going overseas for a month, they’re literally asking me for all my travel documents? Can someone pls lmk if this is normal or not.

FYI, I am planning to cancel my membership in January.

My 6- and 8-year-old sons told me that my ex-wife's boyfriend used a water jet to spray water on their private parts. Should I be concerned? My son's also mentioned that they felt afraid while he is doing this.

As someone from a war-torn country like Myanmar, I’m considering two countries to migrate to for better career opportunities: Singapore and Dubai.

Initially, I planned to explore Dubai, but the job market there seems highly competitive, with many South Asians, including Indians, dominating and being willing to work for lower pay. While Dubai offers the advantage of being tax-free, I’m uncertain about the cost of living compared to Singapore.

I have eight years of digital marketing experience in Myanmar, but I’ve heard that Dubai employers might not fully recognize this experience. I’m unsure how Singaporean employers perceive it.

Interestingly, there’s a Singaporean in Myanmar who connects Singapore's SME owners with top local talents here for remote work. The model works well because of Myanmar’s comparatively lower salaries, and the clients are satisfied. This makes me wonder: would my experience in Myanmar be valued if I tried to find a job directly in Singapore?

Hi, in my neighbourhood, there is a newly opened shop at the HDB block void deck which held an opening ceremony celebration with many people just about one month ago. I think it is selling some ceramics pottery stuff. But, the shop has never opened for business subsequently after that. It also has not posted any notification of taking a vacation break. Sometimes, maybe once in a few weeks, I see there are lights on inside the shop at night, at around 10pm plus. Just wondering, do you think this strange? What kinds of activity do you think this shop is doing? Thanks

Anyone know where to obtain a sausage dog in Singapore?